Official English Premiership Thread

[MopFlop]

Man U cant even beat Spurs
n chelsea couldnt even win. looks like its gonna be an arse season

[sam49]

Man U cant even beat Spurs
n chelsea couldnt even win. looks like its gonna be an arse season
Hopefully it is, but I've got this gut feeling that Man Utd might just clinch the title. :eek::mad::confused:

[sam49]

The PL are now going to allow 7 subs. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7233663.stm

[Halimbo2005]

The PL are now considering playing 10 games abroad a year.

Shanghai
Hong Kong
Melbourne

are just some of the places in mind....

ALSO!

let's discuss goal of the season.

Mathieu Flamini against Newcastle

i know it's old but WOW

[Gibbo]

I heard that apparently ronaldo hits the ball on the valve or something so it gives it extra curl...

But i agree even though im not a fan of his, hes on fire at the moment. Saying that Adebayor isnt doing to bad either.

[Halimbo2005]

I heard that apparently ronaldo hits the ball on the valve or something so it gives it extra curl...

But i agree even though im not a fan of his, hes on fire at the moment. Saying that Adebayor isnt doing to bad either.


GRRR! :mad:

The subject was changed to Flamini.

anyways Ronaldo strikes a ball with the tongue of the boot whilst still swinging his leg leftward for a right angled swerve......like a wii-mote.

MYSTERY SOLVED.

[-NuAhS-]

looks like your talking to my favourite premiership player... the guy is brillant hope we have him until he dies :P hes actually worth £55-60mil..

[Webb]

Beckham was the one that hit the valve... Still does when he's not crippled :p

And anyone saying that Man Utd can't even beat Tottenham, believe it or not, Spurs are playing really well recently. They'd be dangerous with a good centre back!

[Bax x360a]

Beckham was the one that hit the valve... Still does when he's not crippled :p

And anyone saying that Man Utd can't even beat Tottenham, believe it or not, Spurs are playing really well recently. They'd be dangerous with a good centre back!
Seem to have got a good center back pairing finally in Woodgate and King :( And apparently Ronaldo, the King of Kings, actually makes contact with the ground before the ball when he strikes it.

[Webb]

Woodgate & King... Aren't they both injured?

[Xterm1n8or]

Anyway about this playing games abroad thing. I dont understand how it would work? They are talking about having a 39 game season but that would mean each team would play 1 team 3 times, and i guess if one of the top 4 got an easier extra game than the other 3 then they would complain?

Any ideas on how it would work?

I have a feeling the top prem team at the end of the season would play the third promoted championship side 3 times next season, 2nd in prem would play 2nd best championship promoted side the next season, and so on till it meets in the middle. I guess that would be the only slightly fair way of doing it? Any opinions?

[Webb]

I read that it was to be drawn out of a hat with the top 4 teams being seeded so they couldn't meet each other, but come on, when was the last team the league was won by 3 points? It was a few years back I tell ya ;) The issue, is probably the other end of the table which is always a close finish.

I like the idea of games being played around the world to raise the profile of the league, but seriously adding another game to the calendar will confuse the fuck out of everyone :p

[BidFarewell]

I am new to the forums and yes i am a Liverpool fan. Although there isn't much to brag about at the moment. Haha. Going to get belted at Stalingrad Bridge on Sunday. :mad:

[sam49]

Welcome to the forums. Yeah I predict a 2-0 win for Chelsea today against Liverpool.

[Bax x360a]

I like the idea of games being played around the world to raise the profile of the league, but seriously adding another game to the calendar will confuse the fuck out of everyone :p
The league dosen't need any more advertisement around the world though, its already the biggest and best league so why bother disrupting it :confused:

[Halimbo2005]

The league dosen't need any more advertisement around the world though, its already the biggest and best league so why bother disrupting it :confused:

Nope, the spanish league is the biggest, while here in england we say that it's just a case of trumpet blowing tbh.

best league by far, we need some asian exposure for some oriental flavour (cash money)

[TheTenthArmy]

City do the league double over Man U for the first time in 37 years:woop: and the first win at OT in 33 years.

Hopefully City can maintain a good league position for the rest of the season and get into European Competition, but honestly I don't care, the future of my club looks good, I'm sure we'll only get better over the next few years.

On MOTD2 Alan Hansen was very generous with his praise for Dunne and Richards, and he knows a bit about playing at centre half.

Carlos Queiroz was moaning about players being away on international duty. TOUGH! City had players away too, same as every other team. Get on with it!

[vorbag]

Im pissed that Chelsea didnt capatlise on Man U lose, but its still in our reach.

As long as Arsenal dont win the league. All there fans are suddenly starting to appear again after the last few years of shame!

I personally think Arsenal should play all there games abroad, it wouldnt make much of a diffrence. All there players would be better suited, if it wernt for their fans they could be playing in any country in Europe.

[Webb]

Im pissed that Chelsea didnt capatlise on Man U lose, but its still in our reach.

You say it like it was a full gone conclusion? I believe you should be happy you got a point, cause it we had a striker on the pitch that could have capitalised on the chances that went begging, you wouldn't have even got that!

[vorbag]

You say it like it was a full gone conclusion? I believe you should be happy you got a point, cause it we had a striker on the pitch that could have capitalised on the chances that went begging, you wouldn't have even got that!

Even if torres was playing, we never lose at home. A bolt of lightining or summing would come down and stop it from happening. Chelsea losing at home no way :P

[Webb]

lol That Crouch was a waste of space yesterday but hey, what's new there? :p

[vorbag]

I think he is an ok player not gd enough for Liverpool. When ever he gets the ball it looks awkward. Hes all arms and legs.

[Webb]

Yeah. I was starting to come around to him recently but yesterday was the reason why I never liked him in the first place :p Can't wait for Torres to come back, that dude is class! Hopefully we can have a good summer and buy the few missing pieces that we need to finish off the jigsaw (Quaresma or Joaquin hopefully :D).

[vorbag]

Yeah. I was starting to come around to him recently but yesterday was the reason why I never liked him in the first place :p Can't wait for Torres to come back, that dude is class! Hopefully we can have a good summer and buy the few missing pieces that we need to finish off the jigsaw (Quaresma or Joaquin hopefully :D).

Yh im hoping Chelsea get David Villa, as it looks like Drogba want to go. I personally think Drobag is arrogant and he will regreat it if he leave. Hell be the new Anelka and keep moving.

[-NuAhS-]

hmmm.. i dont think Drogba will leave Chelsea yet i think hes enjoying playing for the club. You should respect him he has made alot of life savers for chelsea and cup winners.

[Halimbo2005]

Im pissed that Chelsea didnt capatlise on Man U lose, but its still in our reach.

As long as Arsenal dont win the league. All there fans are suddenly starting to appear again after the last few years of shame!

I personally think Arsenal should play all there games abroad, it wouldnt make much of a diffrence. All there players would be better suited, if it wernt for their fans they could be playing in any country in Europe.

"all their fans are suddenly starting to appear again"

mate, most of your fans only came about in the last 4 years when...oh when you won the title.

Face it, you are a sham and so is your way of thinking, speaking of foreign talent and whatnot, maybe you should find your own, Mikel and Essien were both cradlerobbed from Man U, infact, alot of Chelsea's buys stem from other teams' interest, so erm....shut up.

[vorbag]

"all their fans are suddenly starting to appear again"

mate, most of your fans only came about in the last 4 years when...oh when you won the title.

Face it, you are a sham and so is your way of thinking, speaking of foreign talent and whatnot, maybe you should find your own, Mikel and Essien were both cradlerobbed from Man U, infact, alot of Chelsea's buys stem from other teams' interest, so erm....shut up.

With all due respect ive supported Chelsea all my life. Every one i know who supports Chelsea has. My dad went to ever game since the 70's.

Maby we should find our own players, they are our players :s
Arsenal turned down Ronaldo and Kaka when they were kids, does that make them Arsenals. NO
Most prem teams have scouts in the same countrys you know.

Arsenal are gd at making young player gd, shame they arnt ever English. Your team might aswell move to France!

[sam49]

With all due respect ive supported Chelsea all my life. Every one i know who supports Chelsea has. My dad went to ever game since the 70's.

Maby we should find our own players, they are our players :s
Arsenal turned down Ronaldo and Kaka when they were kids, does that make them Arsenals. NO
Most prem teams have scouts in the same countrys you know.

Arsenal are gd at making young player gd, shame they arnt ever English. Your team might aswell move to France!
Just you watch this season Arsenal are gonna get some English players. lol. :p

[Halimbo2005]

With all due respect ive supported Chelsea all my life. Every one i know who supports Chelsea has. My dad went to ever game since the 70's.

Maby we should find our own players, they are our players :s
Arsenal turned down Ronaldo and Kaka when they were kids, does that make them Arsenals. NO
Most prem teams have scouts in the same countrys you know.

Arsenal are gd at making young player gd, shame they arnt ever English. Your team might aswell move to France!

Hmmm arsenal aren't good at making good young english players.....well

David Bentley
Steve Sidwell
Ashley Cole.

Then there's the new generation.

Henri Lansbury
Kieran Gibbs
Luke Freeman
Fabrice Muamba
Justin Hoyte
Matt Connelly


oh and i've only listed the good ones.

shove it....boyyyyy

[sam49]

YESSS! Arsenal won 2-0 to go 5 points clear at top.

[Jonesy2008]

How many arsenal players are in the England First Team Though?

[Halimbo2005]

How many arsenal players are in the England First Team Though?


And how successful are England?


FACE!


however, mull over on this one, England's back 5 used to be

Winterburn, Adams, Keown, Dixon
Seaman


were they better than today's England......yes.

[Kierry Henry]

Yeh mate Arsenal are class. Arsene Wenger is a great manager, he takes on young players with talent and makes them into great players. eg Thierry Henry, Fabregas Theo Wallcott

[Jonesy2008]

What has walcott acomplished since joining arsenal?

[Halimbo2005]

What has walcott acomplished since joining arsenal?

A regular substitute spot for a top class team, he's only 19.

What has Sidwell accomplished since joining Chelsea....btw, he's not 19....:eek:

[MopFlop]

Yeh mate Arsenal are class. Arsene Wenger is a great manager, he takes on young players with talent and makes them into great players. eg Thierry Henry, Fabregas Theo Wallcott

he isnt as good as martin O'Niell. MON finds the best of young english talent and turns them into great players and most of these players come from the Aston Villa youth and play 1st team football atm
villas 1st team has carson, barry, abonglahor, young, knight, davies, reo coker, maloney and harewood
arsenal 1st team have none/1 english players

wenger may be able to take on young talent but whats the point if they are not english in the english league

[Halimbo2005]

he isnt as good as martin O'Niell. MON finds the best of young english talent and turns them into great players and most of these players come from the Aston Villa youth and play 1st team football atm
villas 1st team has carson, barry, abonglahor, young, knight, davies, reo coker, maloney and harewood
arsenal 1st team have none/1 english players

wenger may be able to take on young talent but whats the point if they are not english in the english league

The point is quality, and nothing more, to be fair O'Neill didn't discover a single player there, Barry's been a first teamer for almost 8 years, Agbonlahor was in the squad before he got there, Carson plays for Liverpool and was at his best at Charlton, therefore Iain Dowie "discovered" him, even though it was Houllier that signed him from Leeds. Young was a huge target for every premier league squad, Curtis Davies who is also a loan was one of Wenger's prime targets last year, Reo Coker made his trade at west ham, Shaun Maloney is Scottish, you moron. And Harewood was also pryed from West Ham.....The only player there that O'Neill deserves credit for is Maloney because he brought him up while they were at Celtic. But, he's Scottish and "what's the point, it's an ENGLISH league".

[MopFlop]

didnt really kno where maloney came from other than he was british. n my point was more that mon plays english players n not just the best players from around the world *cough* Chelsea *cough*

[Jonesy2008]

Tbh, it doesnt matter, United will win the league once again, even though i support Liverpool..

[sam49]

United have a though chance to win now. They drew against Lyon and that is a bad sign.

[Pheonix_Assassin]

IM a a manutd and scotland fan and my opinions are
BELOW

[Pheonix_Assassin]

ChampionsLeague

Utd got an away goal so all they need is a clean sheet and there though!

[sam49]

But against a good lyon side, its gonna be tough even though they're at home.

[Pieface]

But against a good lyon side, its gonna be tough even though they're at home.
If we can beat a certain team 4-0 NO NAMES! Should be pretty easy actually.they have to get 2+ goals anyway to beat us.

[Bax x360a]

If we can beat a certain team 4-0 NO NAMES! Should be pretty easy actually.they have to get 2+ goals anyway to beat us.
Haha touche my friend touche. I have no worries about Lyon, the away goal was crucial. I'm very confident we'll score at least 1 goal at Old Trafford, and can't see us losing... Unlike Arsenal, unlucky Sam, you're going to get raped at the San Siro :D

[sam49]

^ Hmmm.. We'll see what happens at San Siro shall we? Oh yeah today every team thats expected to win will definately win.

PS On BBC sport Mark Lawrenson predicted that Arsenal will loose to Birmingham 2-1 WTF?

[Bax x360a]

^ Hmmm.. We'll see what happens at San Siro shall we? Oh yeah today every team thats expected to win will definately win.

PS On BBC sport Mark Lawrenson predicted that Arsenal will loose to Birmingham 2-1 WTF?
Mark Lawrenson is an absolute nob, worst commentator ever. So damn sarcastic, it puts me off watchign games on the BBC. Bring back Graeme La Saux!

[Xterm1n8or]

Mark Lawrenson is an absolute nob, worst commentator ever. So damn sarcastic, it puts me off watchign games on the BBC. Bring back Graeme La Saux!

I agree mate he is a sarcastic idiot, but remember he is an ex-Liverpool player so I'm not surprised. :p

[Bax x360a]

I agree mate he is a sarcastic idiot, but remember he is an ex-Liverpool player so I'm not surprised. :p
So true. By the way, WOOHOO!! Geti in there Birmingham, drew with the arse 2-2. So if we beat the Geordies later today, we'll only be 3 points behind Arsenal. Its back on :P

[Xterm1n8or]

So true. By the way, WOOHOO!! Geti in there Birmingham, drew with the arse 2-2. So if we beat the Geordies later today, we'll only be 3 points behind Arsenal. Its back on :P

5-1 , too easy. Thanks to our beast pairing Roonaldo. Better goal difference, far superior team, only 3 points behind. It was never off to begin with. :)

[Bax x360a]

Newcastle actually suck... We've scored 11 goals agaisn't them in 2 games! Haha. Another great performance by the lads, looking good this season.

[sas]

man utd are the best what a game 2 day come on man utd lets do all 3 this year

[sam49]

Well the tackle that Clichy gave on Liam Ridgewell at the end was a great tackle not a damn penalty. Clichy got a lot of the ball. But oh well. Eduardo's injury was horrific. Nothing like that should happen to anyone. And what I didnt like was Gallas. What the hell was he doing at the end. Its like the last day of the season and he thought Arsenal had given away the title or something. We are still 3 points ahead, alright? This probably made Man Utd laugh so loudly.

[jimbonoel]

To be honest I think Arsenal will win the league they are a great team but still Man U deserve to win it I watched the game Vs Newcastle on Setanta Sports. They outclass any team in the prem but Arsenal are just doing well at the moment. I support West Ham and I am happy about how they are doing beating Fulham 1-0 at the weekend was good for them.

[Webb]

Man Utd v Newcastle had nothing at all to do with United playing well. That Newcastle performance yesterday was one of the worst I think I've ever seen in the Premiership.

And who was lol'ing at Lawrenson's prediction, he wasn't that far off, a hell of a lot closer than anyone said here ;)

[sam49]

Well I was lol'ing at Lawrenson's prediction. And I think I was right to. That was a great tackle by Clichy at the end.

[Pez]

Just wanna say a quick congratulations to Spurs and their supporters. You guys went into a hard match and came out winners. You couldn't of done it without the support of your followers. :p

Although the second goal was jammy indeed, the end of the day a goal is a goal, and that's all that matters in the beautiful game.

[Kmoney roc]

Im a life long Manchester United fan and i think it must be very pleasing for the nuetral supporter to see a team outside "The big 4" to win a cup competition.

Premiership is proving to be the best league in the world yet again and its great to see all the teams doing well in Europe.

[sam49]

Nope the spanish league is the biggest in the world.

[Halimbo2005]

Nope the spanish league is the biggest in the world.

he said "the best".

While spanish is the biggest it is in no way the best.

[Webb]

Nope the spanish league is the biggest in the world.

Look at the last 4 in the Champions League last year. That's all I'm saying ;)

[Bax x360a]

Nope the spanish league is the biggest in the world.
Back up your point before I even start to take that seriously. What makes you think La Liga is bigger? You didn't even know the name of the league! Shows how big it is...

[saggy197]

No doubting that the Premiership is now the best league in the world and set to get even better...

Having said that the best player in the world plays in Italy.

Thinking about it, I can't remember a time that you could say that the best player in the world plays in the Premiership... the closest we came was Henry, but he was overshadowed by Ronaldhino and Zidane in my opinion.

[Webb]

Oh we have our fair share Saggy, actually, we all do. But imo, Italy only really has one of the worlds best players, i.e. Kaka, the rest are old :p

The thing is, we see these players week in, week out, so we don't put them on a pedestal like Messi, etc. In actual fact, players like Ronaldo, Gerrard, Rooney, Torres, Drogba, Terry, Berbatov are amongst some of the worlds greatest footballing talents and we probably take that for granted.

[sam49]

Lol @ Bax. I know way more than you about the Spanish league!!!

[Webb]

Lol @ Bax. I know way more than you about the Spanish league!!!

My cock is bigger than yours...

Really... Any need for the dick measuring contest? Didn't think so.

[ever31]

dont think you can really compare leagues, theres too many things to compare

italy has the best tactics, spain has the most skill, england has the pace

i prefer watching the english league, but that might be because thats the league i was brought up with

ps my cock is clearly the biggest

[Bax x360a]

Having said that the best player in the world plays in Italy.
I didn't know Ronaldo plays in Italy ;) He plays in Manchester as far as I'm aware.

Lol @ Bax. I know way more than you about the Spanish league!!!
Yes, because you know how much knowledge I have about the Spanish league...

[sam49]

We are like becoming big rivals lol and if you want proof I know more than you about the Spanish league I'll prove it!:woop:

[saggy197]

I didn't know Ronaldo plays in Italy ;) He plays in Manchester as far as I'm aware.


No doubt he is a fine, fine player. But Kaka and Messi are a notch above IMHO.

[sam49]

Man Arsenal got a dissapointing results today, but for what it could have been I'm grateful. Chelsea thumped West Ham and Man Utd got an expected victory.

[Bax x360a]

We are like becoming big rivals lol and if you want proof I know more than you about the Spanish league I'll prove it!:woop:
Go on then, prove it ;)

No doubt he is a fine, fine player. But Kaka and Messi are a notch above IMHO.
Where do you watch Kaka enough then to judge him so highly?

And yeah, cheers Villa :) Arsenal are faultering big time, up step the experienced heads to soon regain the lead ;)

[Webb]

Go on then, prove it ;)

What part of no dick measuring did you not understand? Can you not read?

Where do you watch Kaka enough then to judge him so highly?

He's on every week on TV... I watched two of his games from last week this morning actually.

[Bax x360a]

No need to be a prick about it. What channel shows Serie A games then?

[Webb]

lol Are you for real? *shakes head* wtf planet are you on!?

Channel 5!

[Pieface]

lol Are you for real? *shakes head* wtf planet are you on!?

Channel 5!

I never knew that, don't really care. Is it on between the "sensitive" program of disabilites/illnesses and the porn?

[Webb]

It's actually on quite a bit. I watched it this lunchtime (the roundup that is) and then they usually have a match on every Sunday lunchtime. Check the link below for more details.

http://www.channel5.co.uk/footballitaliano/

[sam49]

Yep I usually end up watching the Italian football quite a lot on Channel 5 as well. Baxter Man Utd are lucky that arsenal are on the end of a big bad run, heck we've even let Chelsea into the title race because of that draw against Villa.

[Pieface]

Yep I usually end up watching the Italian football quite a lot on Channel 5 as well. Baxter Man Utd are lucky that arsenal are on the end of a big bad run, heck we've even let Chelsea into the title race because of that draw against Villa.
Man Utd have had a bad run this season? So that comment means?

[sam49]

Yes man utd have had a bad run, but they always somehow seem to be staying in the race. Arsenal have been seriously been let down by draws.

[Bax x360a]

lol Are you for real? *shakes head* wtf planet are you on!?

Channel 5!
Fair enough, it never seems to be advertised. I only watch Sky Sports and Setanta for football, didn't even know it was on Channel 5.

[King Ces]

Fair enough, it never seems to be advertised. I only watch Sky Sports and Setanta for football, didn't even know it was on Channel 5.

I think channel 5 has the italian football on sunday not sure about Premiership tho.....
I got the hook up coz my Italian Sky Sports shows way more PremiereShip games than my English Sky....Fuk up

(Go on Capello) lol

[MANORISM 999]

What do people think the arsenal ac millan game at the san siro?? i say 1-1 with arsenal winning on the away goal rule....and they aint going to have kaka :):)

[Deadly Moves]

What do people think the arsenal ac millan game at the san siro?? i say 1-1 with arsenal winning on the away goal rule....and they aint going to have kaka :):)
AS IF?! You havent won your last four games!
And we(Man Utd) school'd ya not long ago..
I recon Milan will win 2-0 or maybe 3-1

[sam49]

^^ Even though I admit that arsenal will probably loose they're not gonna go without a fight.

[Deadly Moves]

^^ Even though I admit that arsenal will probably loose they're not gonna go without a fight.You maybe right..
but lately Arsenal havent been there usual selfs

[MopFlop]

You maybe right..
but lately Arsenal havent been there usual selfs
true but they still have that annoying habit of scoring in the last couple of minutes
so could really be anyones game

[Gigapotts]

true but they still have that annoying habit of scoring in the last couple of minutes
so could really be anyones game

Yeah i very much agree with you here; It's gonna be an exciting game, who knows it could be a classic.. :Bounce:

[ever31]

im really looking forward to the arsenal/milan match, im gonna sit in the pub with my arsenal supporting friend whilst i wear my new kaka shirt

the same pub incidently that i laughed when barcelona wining the champions league in

[sam49]

NOOOO! Dont remind me about 2006, when Barca beat Arsenal. I was totally gutted and I didnt even have a xbox 360 at that time. lol.

[Georgekoog7]

Milan will win 2-1 tonight ;)

[sam49]

^ Sadly that might be the true, but never say never.

[AidanK93]

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!

[Halimbo2005]

AAAAAARRRRRSSSEEEEEEENNNAAAAAAALLLL


Milan seem like an outdated team now. screw them, the match was totally Cescular.

[Darth Heyburt]

As always, lucky arsenal... don't care if they outplayed them... they couldn't score till the last five minutes... wankers.

[Halimbo2005]

As always, lucky arsenal... don't care if they outplayed them... they couldn't score till the last five minutes... wankers.

you're a disgrace

[Georgekoog7]

Arsenal were awesome.

End of :p

[ever31]

not as awesome as when spurs were to beat them 5-1

oh wait that was a reserve team, with a majority of 1st teamers playing, an age limit 1 year younger than spurs and a load more international caps,

[sam49]

YESSSS! I knew arsenal were gonna win all along, but I was just saying they were gonna loose on purpose so that people dont just say 'oh he is a arsenal fan of course he's gonna say that'. YESSSS!!!!! WE WON!

[Bax x360a]

Shame that Arsenal are through :( Looks like all 4 English sides are going to progress to the next round then, definitely a good advertisement for English football (not that it needs one). By the way, this is the PREMIERSHIP thread yet were talking about the Champions League, hmmm.

[Webb]

It's more of a general football thread ;)

Ok then... Premiership? Torres = pwnage!!!! :D

[Deadly Moves]

It's more of a general football thread ;)

Ok then... Premiership? Torres = pwnage!!!! :D
Torres is awesome.. every now and then
I wouldnt mind him in the Man Utd squad though..lol
But C. Ronaldo has been awesome ALL season
By far the best player of the year.
And he's the heighest goalscorer in the Premiership at the mo,
And will probably win the golden boot at the end of the season.

[Webb]

Are you for real? Torres was out like 2 months and has scored back to back home hattricks and is still only a few goals behind him... He can perform in big ties as well... Name the last time Ronaldo performed against a decent team.

[Deadly Moves]

Are you for real? Torres was out like 2 months and has scored back to back home hattricks and is still only a few goals behind him...
True
Ronaldo performs week in and week out against everybody.
I admit when he first joined Utd he'd only really play well against the average/crap teams
but this season he's gone up a gear or 2 and can tear holes in any defence.

Take Lyon for example..
Who are a good team, probably the best in france
They played all out deffence last night..
And who finds a gap and scores?
RONALDO!

[Webb]

Firstly, the centre alignment is annoying, you're not writing a poem are you? :p

Secondly, Lyon are an ok team. Hardly someone I would class as a world class team. Those are the teams that Ronaldo doesn't perform against. Give me an example where he did (and use a good team this time).

[Ben Sharpe]

Roma last year, Arsenal at the Emerites this year and chelsea at Old Trafford off the top of my head

[Webb]

Funny, I watched all them games and I don't remember him standing out... Especially the Arsenal game, he was shite then. Can't really remember the Chelsea game but as far as Roma go, they were distinctly average last year, I said a good team. Where was he against AC Milan?

[Deadly Moves]

Roma last year, Arsenal at the Emerites this year and chelsea at Old Trafford off the top of my head
Beat me to it, but...
Thankyou

As for the centre alignement thing i do.
I think it looks neat and tidy, dont you?
:p
LOL

[Webb]

Come on, they were just automated responses. Course he was going to name the big teams. But as far as United at the Emirates went, Ronaldo was quiet, to be honest, so were most of the United team who sat back after taking a fairly early lead.

[Deadly Moves]

Come on, they were just automated responses. Course he was going to name the big teams. But as far as United at the Emirates went, Ronaldo was quiet, to be honest, so were most of the United team who sat back after taking a fairly early lead.
This is going nowhere.
You obviosly dont like Ronaldo and therefore wont agree that he's an awesome footballer.
So lets just agree to disagree
Otherwise this could go on forever...lol

We'll just let the end of season player stats do the talking
;)

[Webb]

Oh, you get me wrong lol

I think Ronaldo is a fantastic footballer, he was my first choice in the Dream Team this year and will probably be next year (maybe second behind Torres now :p), but I just get a little disappointed that he can't do it against the big guns. I'd love to watch him rip Arsenal or Chelsea's back 4 apart, but am yet to see it. That was my point :p

[Deadly Moves]

Oh, you get me wrong lol

I think Ronaldo is a fantastic footballer, he was my first choice in the Dream Team this year and will probably be next year (maybe second behind Torres now :p), but I just get a little disappointed that he can't do it against the big guns. I'd love to watch him rip Arsenal or Chelsea's back 4 apart, but am yet to see it. That was my point :p
He may not be ripping them new one's ;)
YET!
But he's definatly poking holes in there good back fours where other player can't

[sam49]

Shocking was the fact that Real Madrid were knocked out last night!

[Halimbo2005]

IDEA TIME
Post your team of the year.
Centre-Alignment Pwnz
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Adebayor F.Torres
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Ronaldo Fabregas Gerrard Bentley
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Clichy Ferdinand Lescott Laursen
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James

Subs:
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[Ben Sharpe]

Gerrard wont be in there for me, he has been average this season bar 1 or 2 games, there have been better players, id actually go as far to say Flamini would be a better choice (as much as it hurts to say being a united fan) also id still put evra ahead of Clichy


But here is mine

Van Der Sar
(joint most clean sheets doesnt lie)
Melberg, Ferdinand, Vidic/Lescott, Evra
Ronaldo, Flamini, Cesc, Bently
Tevez, Adebayor

[Bax x360a]

Oh, you get me wrong lol

I think Ronaldo is a fantastic footballer, he was my first choice in the Dream Team this year and will probably be next year (maybe second behind Torres now :p), but I just get a little disappointed that he can't do it against the big guns. I'd love to watch him rip Arsenal or Chelsea's back 4 apart, but am yet to see it. That was my point :p
Only because the good teams have enough sense to double or even triple up on him, allowing him no space at all. But then that frees up the likes of Rooooooney and Tevez to do their stuff, so I personally don't mind if people say Ronaldo doesn't perform agaisnt the big teams, because it frees up space for other players.

[Deadly Moves]

Only because the good teams have enough sense to double or even triple up on him, allowing him no space at all. But then that frees up the likes of Rooooooney and Tevez to do their stuff, so I personally don't mind if people say Ronaldo doesn't perform agaisnt the big teams, because it frees up space for other players.
Thats so true.
I'm loving how Roooney! and Ronaldo work together this season
Its almost like an "Army of Two" ;)
LOL

[sam49]

Well here's my dream team:

David James

Sagna/ Ferdinand/ Vidic/ Clichy


Ronaldo/ Gerrard/ Fabregas/ Young (Aston Villa)


Torres/ Edebayour

[Deadly Moves]

Why are guys picking "Calamity" James?! :eek:
He sucks most of the time!
Van Der Sar or Petr Cech Are the 2 best keepers in the Premiership
And 2 of the best in the world

[sam49]

IMO David James has done a great job at Pompey.

[K7 Plant K7]

How long is Eduardo going to be out? I saw the break and it looked pretty bad...

[Brtas Zowes]

According to Wenger at least nine month before Eduardo plays again

[sam49]

Yep as Brtas said at least 9 months before he plays. Hopefully when he comes back he'll be on top form.

[Bax x360a]

Thats so true.

I'm loving how Roooney! and Ronaldo work together this season
Its almost like an "Army of Two" ;)
LOL

Lol Army of Two, I like. Should call the next Fifa Army of Eleven. You're wrong about James though, he's an awesome Keeper' and definiely deserves to be Englands number one, despite the odd calamity or two...

[sam49]

Wow! What a shocker for Man Utd. Got beaten by Pompy. What was the point of thrashing Arsenal if they were just gonna go forward only 1 round?

[Pieface]

Wow! What a shocker for Man Utd. Got beaten by Pompy. What was the point of thrashing Arsenal if they were just gonna go forward only 1 round?
Would of helped if we actually had a refferee who was good.

[sam49]

^ Well doesnt that happen to everyone is every match? lol.

[Pieface]

^ Well doesnt that happen to everyone is every match? lol.
Not really, the referee is biased to one side alot, mainly the underdog, so therefore it doesn't happen to everyone. But what sort of league has the FA created if it is the referees who decide the outcome of most games due to poor refereeing, we either need completely new ref's, new training of ref's, get rid of the FA and start afresh or even with all the outcry's that still hasn't happened, better technology. I would not care at all to wait 10 seconds if they just stopped the clock and to decide fully what the outcome is than to have a try, even if your not at the best outcome. Its worked very well with American football, why can't we have that sort of system?

[Deadly Moves]

1st of all....Well done Pompy
But we were robbed of a pen in the 1st half ;)
and Pompy were abit lucky with there goal..

I have to give it to them though..
You could see the effort and determination that all the players put in.

[Pieface]

Lol Chelsea lost ot Barnsley, now that is shocking. Barnsey deserve to wn the FA Cup by far. And it leaves it with an unknown final.

[AidanK93]

I can't believe Barnsley actually beat Chelsea. This year's final will be interesting. Hope Barnsley win.

[Deadly Moves]

I can't believe Barnsley actually beat Chelsea. This year's final will be interesting. Hope Barnsley win.
This final is gonna be crap..
With no man utd or chelsea they'll be no world class players on show
we just know its gonna be the 2 most boring teams that get there.
It'll be such a massive anti-climax

[Pieface]

This final is gonna be crap..
With no man utd or chelsea they'll be no world class players on show
we just know its gonna be the 2 most boring teams that get there.
It'll be such a massive anti-climax

Not at all, completely the different way, no-one will know now who will get to the final and it will be a suprise who wins, unlike if it was Man Utd vs Bristol. I for one am looking forward to this final alot

[Deadly Moves]

Not at all, completely the different way, no-one will know now who will get to the final and it will be a suprise who wins, unlike if it was Man Utd vs Bristol. I for one am looking forward to this final alot
Good point..
But im not at all bothered who wins it now.
Im not interested in any of the remaining teams.

Least were(Man U) are still going strong in the champions league and the premiership.

[oneandonlytommo]

im just happy man u and chelsea arnt in the cup. it gives someone else a chance for a change. :Bounce:

[sam49]

I think the final will probably be Pompy vs Barnsley with barnsley loosing out to a penalty shoot-out.

[K7 Plant K7]

This final is gonna be crap..
With no man utd or chelsea they'll be no world class players on show
we just know its gonna be the 2 most boring teams that get there.
It'll be such a massive anti-climax

The FA Cup is all about giving the lower league teams a chance to play in the spotlight. It's my favourite cup because of the chance of big teams being knocked out by smaller teams.

[Ben Sharpe]

Its now pompy's to lose, i have to say that it was one of the worst refering performances i can remember he broke the game up far too much not to mention the useless calls he was making :(

[MopFlop]

but the problem now is that the 6th spot in the premiership is worthless

[K7 Plant K7]

Cardiff For The Cup!!! :D

[sam49]

NOOOOOOOOO!! Why did Arsenal loose such an easy game. Man, its more and more likely that Man Utd could win the Premiership or heck even Chelsea.

[sam49]

What a thrashing for Derby. I really do feel sad for Paul Jewell.

[sam49]

What happened to Arsenal today? I mean they were disallowed a goal which wasnt offside according to BBC and Boro scored a goal which is suppoedly offside? Arsenal are in a dangerous position and are at the brink of finishing at 3rd

[Deadly Moves]

OMG! i just opened this thread then realized the latest posts will be about 2days games
And i havent watched Match of the day yet
So dont wonna see anything yet, bcos it'll ruin it for me

But i'll be back after MOTD...lol

[Pieface]

Woo top of the league, Hopefully should stay there for the rest of the season. And it happens in every game about goals and wrong decisions, for example Man Utd, FA Cup.

[sam49]

How confident can you get about Man Utd satying at top for the rest of the season? For all we know Chelsea might end up winning.

[Gigapotts]

How confident can you get about Man Utd satying at top for the rest of the season? For all we know Chelsea might end up winning. Exactly, my prediction was United to win, with Chelsea second at beginning of the season; i somewhat still believe i could be right, however i do believe united will not stay top for long, before eventually regaining top spot and winning the championship :p

[Deadly Moves]

How confident can you get about Man Utd satying at top for the rest of the season? For all we know Chelsea might end up winning.
Man Utd should stay top till the end of the season now
We've caught up with Arsenal and now have a game in hand
Even when we play bad we seem to win or draw.
When Arsenal play bad they lose or draw

Arsenal 2nd
Chelsea 3rd
and i have a feeling Everton will nick 4th

[Bax x360a]

How confident can you get about Man Utd satying at top for the rest of the season? For all we know Chelsea might end up winning.
Very. We're top of the league with a game in hand, and a far superior goal difference; I'm very confident! And what was with the triple post...

[sam49]

^ Remeber the same was with Arsenal as well earlier in the season where they had a game in hand and look what happened there.

[Bax x360a]

That's Arsenal, we're Manchester United; a far more experienced team than yours, and therefore should know how to close the season out.

[Deadly Moves]

That's Arsenal, we're Manchester United; a far more experienced team than yours, and therefore should know how to close the season out.
Very true..
And how many times have Man Utd come from many points behind to win the premiership?!
Quite a few ;)
When arsenal are top they lose there bottle after a while a mess up
Man Utd have been the best team in the premiership for the best part of the last decade
And have won the league title more than anyother club

[Webb]

*yawns at the naivety of the Man Utd fans*

Seriously, if you struggle to beat Derby at this stage of the season when they are already down, think how much the better teams are going to do against you... I wouldn't count your chickens.

*mimics* Ooohhh, look at us, we're 3 points clear :biglaugh

[Deadly Moves]

*yawns at the naivety of the Man Utd fans*

Seriously, if you struggle to beat Derby at this stage of the season when they are already down, think how much the better teams are going to do against you... I wouldn't count your chickens.

*mimics* Ooohhh, look at us, we're 3 points clear :biglaugh
Yeah i will admit we played poorly against the worst team in the league but
We still won..
Thats a sign of a good team
If they can play poorly and still win that must mean that there a great team
or luck is on there side ;)

[Ben Sharpe]

Yeah i will admit we played poorly against the worst team in the league but
We still won..
Thats a sign of a good team
If they can play poorly and still win that must mean that there a great team
or luck is on there side ;)


I dont nessarily think they played badly more they just couldnt score they had loads of chances just didnt take them, only another crutial goal from Ronnie saved us

[Gibbo]

Yeah i will admit we played poorly against the worst team in the league but
We still won..
Thats a sign of a good team
If they can play poorly and still win that must mean that there a great team
or luck is on there side ;)


I cant see where your going with that, i mean it doesnt prove your a good side if you manage to beat DERBY on form or not. Showing consistancing and winning the games against the other good sides shows a sign on a good team. I am not disbuting if Man Utd are a good side or not all im saying is you cant say they are a good side based on that.

[Gigapotts]

*yawns at the naivety of the Man Utd fans*

Seriously, if you struggle to beat Derby at this stage of the season when they are already down, think how much the better teams are going to do against you... I wouldn't count your chickens.

*mimics* Ooohhh, look at us, we're 3 points clear :biglaugh
Well i think we'll get a decent finish, whether its first or second, i hope first.. but hey if we lose the race to Arsenal we'll be well beaten by a good team :)

[sam49]

What a great match it was between Chel and Spurs. 4-4. Antoher 4-4 draw for Chelsea this season.

[DJkatanaaaaa]

What a great match it was between Chel and Spurs. 4-4. Antoher 4-4 draw for Chelsea this season.

Another 4-4 for Spurs.

[stu375]

Some idiot at work was trying to tell me that Chelsea will win the prem this season LMFAO!!

[Bax x360a]

*yawns at the naivety of the Man Utd fans*

Seriously, if you struggle to beat Derby at this stage of the season when they are already down, think how much the better teams are going to do against you... I wouldn't count your chickens.

*mimics* Ooohhh, look at us, we're 3 points clear :biglaugh
Derby had nothing to loose, could go out and produce a famous victory. Why not shut up shop and try to embarress the champs? And yeah, 3 points clear :p
Yeah i will admit we played poorly against the worst team in the league but
We still won..
Thats a sign of a good team
If they can play poorly and still win that must mean that there a great team
or luck is on there side ;)

The sign of a good team is winning whilst playing poorly, you're right there mate ;) Something Arsenal and Liverpool can't do this season!
What a great match it was between Chel and Spurs. 4-4. Antoher 4-4 draw for Chelsea this season.
Actually an amazing match. I was gutted when Spurs went 3-1 down, but when it went 4-4, me and my dad (spurs fan) went crazy!!
Some idiot at work was trying to tell me that Chelsea will win the prem this season LMFAO!!
Haha, tell him to leave dream land.

[Gigamonks]

That should have been a definate red card for ashely cole. A high tackle and then he turned his back on the ref

¬¬ suppose thats what money does for you..

[sam49]

That should have been a definate red card for ashely cole. A high tackle and then he turned his back on the ref

¬¬ suppose thats what money does for you..
I have to agree on this.

[Gigapotts]

That should have been a definate red card for ashely cole. A high tackle and then he turned his back on the ref

¬¬ suppose thats what money does for you.. yes brother i agree, there should be some kinda concequence for him. Plus i just dont like ashley cole lol :D

[Bax x360a]

That should have been a definate red card for ashely cole. A high tackle and then he turned his back on the ref

¬¬ suppose thats what money does for you..
Cashley Cole is an absolute prick. Need I say more :)

[Pez]

Yeah, you gotta be a right thick bastard to cheat on a wife like Cheryl Tweedy/Cole...

[Bax x360a]

Yeah, you gotta be a right thick bastard to cheat on a wife like Cheryl Tweedy/Cole...
Didn't he cheat with Sol Campbell and Jermaine Jenas of all people? Haha.

[sam49]

NOOOOOOOOO!! Why did Arsenal loose such an easy game. Man, its more and more likely that Man Utd could win the Premiership or heck even Chelsea.
I'm very gutted that Fulham have lost. I dont want them to get relegated.

[Bax x360a]

I'm very gutted that Fulham have lost. I dont want them to get relegated.
Keegan's finally got his first win then :(

[Gigapotts]

Keegan's finally got his first win then :( haha "id love it if we beat them"

YouTube - Kevin Keegan Famous Rant - I will love it if we beat them!

[Xterm1n8or]

3 - 0 great win for Utd :woop:. Not surprising Mascherano got his marching orders, he just didn't know when to shut up today.

Great win another step closer to regaining the title :D.

[Pieface]

Aye great match, great goal and celebration from Nani as usual. Mascherano thouh was just idiotic, yeah I understood that Torres shouldn't really have got booked but who is Mascherano to say that? At least if Gerrard came over then I'd understand.

[sam49]

What the hell happened today? No result went Arsenal's way. But oh well we're still in the title race. We're only 6 points behind damnit.

[Gigapotts]

What the hell happened today? No result went Arsenal's way. But oh well we're still in the title race. We're only 6 points behind damnit. Yeah, Arsenal werent really up for it today.. i guess it could go either way- Arsenal could lose confidence and finish up 4th or 5th, or could regain topspot or 2nd.. important game against us at old trafford :)

[MopFlop]

this is when chelsea sneak ahead and win the league

[Webb]

Not surprising Mascherano got his marching orders, he just didn't know when to shut up today.

If any of you actually watched the Final Word with Andy Gray and co, I have to agree with them. No way should he have sent Mascherano off "dissent". That was the most cavalier ref performance I have seen this season. There was not a card incident in the game, yet there were loads.

If Bennett can't handle a few questions from players, maybe he shouldn't be a ref. He ruined what was an end to end game and one that was enjoyable (even if we were losing)!!

Also, apparently, Andy Gray heard a Man Utd player throw a barrage of abuse at him in the second half and he just told him to go away... wtf is all that about!? One rule for one and another for everyone else. Absolute fucking disgrace [/rant]

Right, now back to work :p

[sam49]

this is when chelsea sneak ahead and win the league
No way. This is when Arsenal come stormin back into the title race and surprise everyone. 6 points behind and they have won the title will hopefully be the healdine come May. ;)

[Pieface]

If any of you actually watched the Final Word with Andy Gray and co, I have to agree with them. No way should he have sent Mascherano off "dissent". That was the most cavalier ref performance I have seen this season. There was not a card incident in the game, yet there were loads.

If Bennett can't handle a few questions from players, maybe he shouldn't be a ref. He ruined what was an end to end game and one that was enjoyable (even if we were losing)!!

Also, apparently, Andy Gray heard a Man Utd player throw a barrage of abuse at him in the second half and he just told him to go away... wtf is all that about!? One rule for one and another for everyone else. Absolute fucking disgrace [/rant]

Right, now back to work :p
Not entirely, yes Mascherano maybe didn't go over the top but he had no reason at all to be there, he had loads of warnings after his first booking. Why was it only him that went after the referee? there was no need, hes not catain, its not his job one bit to do that.

And its hardly unknown that Andy Gray has a thing against Man Utd, any match he is the commentator its always biased towards the other team.

[Webb]

I agree Mascherano had no reason to be there, but how many times does that happen? Every fucking game!! And do they get booked? Rarely no and especially no if they already have a yellow card to their name. So why start getting the cards out now? Because he got the Torres decision wrong and he couldn't take the criticism!

[Pieface]

I agree Mascherano had no reason to be there, but how many times does that happen? Every fucking game!! And do they get booked? Rarely no and especially no if they already have a yellow card to their name. So why start getting the cards out now? Because he got the Torres decision wrong and he couldn't take the criticism!

Because he had been doing this for the whole game, he kept giving away free kicks he was lucky to not get booked for. And its hardly suprising he got booked after what happened, he was showing no respect to the referee whe he did that and his reaction just showed how he was after he got the red card. I mean Rio shouldn't have got booked, the whistle blew and a second later he kicked the ball away, he can't suddenly stop his foot.

[Webb]

It was definitely a poor performance by the ref that boiled down to that one point with Mascherano. You say he should have got sent off prior? lol Were you watching the same game? His original yellow was not even a yellow imo, he was a little late, but committed and hardly any contact was made and THAT was his first challenge. What do you expect at Old Trafford?

[Bax x360a]

Webb your being so biased here, just like I would be if it was Utd we were talking about. Mascherano's first challenge was definitely a yellow; two feet off the ground, dived in, took the player and not the ball... Now the second yellow, I completely agree with Mr.Redknapp and disagree with Andy "i hate man utd" Gray. Macherano was in the ref's ear constantly the whole game, when he has no right to be, AND ran at least 20 yards past other Liverpool player's to have another go. Constantly bickering at the ref gives you a yellow card, simple as. I'm glad ref's are finnaly clamping down on it, and what a time to start :D We were comfortable at 1-0 anyway ;)

And by the way, 5 points clear :drunk

[Pieface]

It was definitely a poor performance by the ref that boiled down to that one point with Mascherano. You say he should have got sent off prior? lol Were you watching the same game? His original yellow was not even a yellow imo, he was a little late, but committed and hardly any contact was made and THAT was his first challenge. What do you expect at Old Trafford?
I never said he should have got sent off prior, re-read my post, all I said is that he was doing things that led up to it. But he should have deffinitely got booked for the first challenge, his studs were up which pretty much says it all, another Eduardo could happe at any time if people slide in liek that and they need to stamp that out of the game full stop.

[Webb]

Bax man, you're the most biased kid on these forums, so don't start that shit.

The simple fact is that Mascherano is being made pay for Ashely Cole's disgraceful actions mid-week, simple as. If you think that sort of thing has never gone on in a football match, then you've obviously never played football at a competitive level.

Man Utd are ALWAYS the worst team when it goes to crowding a ref, do they ever get carded? Do they fuck! What about the tirade that the Man Utd player kicked up with the ref? Exactly, miss the key points once again!

[Pieface]

Bax man, you're the most biased kid on these forums, so don't start that shit.

The simple fact is that Mascherano is being made pay for Ashely Cole's disgraceful actions mid-week, simple as. If you think that sort of thing has never gone on in a football match, then you've obviously never played football at a competitive level.

Man Utd are ALWAYS the worst team when it goes to crowding a ref, do they ever get carded? Do they fuck! What about the tirade that the Man Utd player kicked up with the ref? Exactly, miss the key points once again!

So you're telling me fully 100% hand on heart if that was Ronaldo you would say its Bullshit? You are biased, so is Bax i agree, but you seem to think he did nothing wrong at all, but then again you were saying he shouldn't have. Im sorry but you have no idea what he said, unless you are Steve Bennet. And its obvious to see if he runs 20 metres up the pitch and wrestles away from Alonso hes gone up to say something.

[Webb]

Hand on heart man, I have never seen anyone sent off for a second yellow for dissent like that, in that manner. Crazy. Yes he was stupid to run over but by no means was it a yellow.

[Bax x360a]

Bax man, you're the most biased kid on these forums, so don't start that shit.

The simple fact is that Mascherano is being made pay for Ashely Cole's disgraceful actions mid-week, simple as. If you think that sort of thing has never gone on in a football match, then you've obviously never played football at a competitive level.

Man Utd are ALWAYS the worst team when it goes to crowding a ref, do they ever get carded? Do they fuck! What about the tirade that the Man Utd player kicked up with the ref? Exactly, miss the key points once again!
I admitted I'm biast in my post... And I completely agree with you, Macherano being punished is because off Ashley Cole's actions the other day. It's called setting an example, and unfortunately for you, it was on Mascherano. At least now hopefully crowding the ref will stop, with players now seeing punishment will be dealt.

[sam49]

Here is my take on Mascherano:

OK first yellow was a definite yellow, though I can recall many times where players have got away with it. But I think there was no problem there.

The second yellow might have been a bit harsh, but as you can see Mascherano was getting a bit in-the-face with the ref and personally I would have given him a straight yellow card for that, but if the ref was to give a yellow for that then he should have given it to the other players as well for when they got in-his-face. Overall however decisions really didnt affect this game as much as the Arsenal v Chelsea one.

[Gigapotts]

Webb your being so biased here, just like I would be if it was Utd we were talking about. Mascherano's first challenge was definitely a yellow; two feet off the ground, dived in, took the player and not the ball... Now the second yellow, I completely agree with Mr.Redknapp and disagree with Andy "i hate man utd" Gray. Macherano was in the ref's ear constantly the whole game, when he has no right to be, AND ran at least 20 yards past other Liverpool player's to have another go. Constantly bickering at the ref gives you a yellow card, simple as. I'm glad ref's are finnaly clamping down on it, and what a time to start :D We were comfortable at 1-0 anyway ;)

And by the way, 5 points clear :drunk Lool Andy Gray is a stupid tw*t when it comes to football commentry / punditting. It was funny how he was arguing with Redknapp in the studio, then miraculously vanished 10 seconds later.. possibly to take up his commentary spot :p

However Mascherano had it coming, Benitez knew it as much as anybody.

IMO webb has every right to be angry, as i would be angry had one of our players been sent off for perhaps maybe an "exaggerated" case of dissent.. but at the end of the day it's Mascherano's fault and he should be benched for the rest of the season :p I've never liked Mascherano since he asked for a "permanent" contract at the club after a few games.. to me it sounds like he's a little immature for a big club like Liverpool.

[SoaringEagle]

man U takes Liverpool

with a controversial first yellow card to macherano following the ashley cole incident.
3-0


Macherano perhaps didnt deserve the first 1, dont forget it was the first 10 minutes, and half way into the challenge he himself realized he screwed up and even put his put and soles on the grass, but scholes stood his ground, if the ashley cole thing hadnt happened, the ref would have waved it off and played the advantage.
i've seen MUCH more tackles been waved off cuz the ref doesnt want to give out cards

[sam49]

Since this is the english premiership thread I would like to make a thread about yesterdays historical englands loss to France. I personally think that wasnt a penalty. You guys?

[MopFlop]

well everyone saying its the same as the last one james gave against france.
but this time he went in hands first (not feet first)
cant remember if he got to the ball or not but anelka milked it and had lost the ball at that point
atleast we can beat france at rugby though

[Bax x360a]

Calamity James, nuff said. Utd have got Villa today at Old Trafford, will be a toughie but still confident of coming away with a victory. Hopefully Chel$ea lose and then we'll be 8 points clear :woop:

[sam49]

^ Trust me Villa will be a very, very easy to team especially at Old Trafford. Now I'm not that confident, but I hope that Arsenal win against Bolton. And I also hope that Chelsea get beats.

[MopFlop]

:eek::eek::eek:
villa are blatently going to win. we just had a bad run. just u wait and see as we finally beat man u

[sam49]

Well Villa lost 4-0. But the big thing is that.... Arsenal beat Bolton with 2-0 down and with one less man. And also in other news... Derby got relegated, so shame on them.

[Bax x360a]

:eek::eek::eek:
villa are blatently going to win. we just had a bad run. just u wait and see as we finally beat man u
Don't you sound silly now :p
Well Villa lost 4-0. But the big thing is that.... Arsenal beat Bolton with 2-0 down and with one less man. And also in other news... Derby got relegated, so shame on them.
Its about time they got relegated, terrible team. They've only got two good players; Roy Carroll who's only just joined them, and Giles Barnes but he's been out most of the season. If they had those two from that, it could have been a different story.

[Deadly Moves]

:eek::eek::eek:
villa are blatently going to win. we just had a bad run. just u wait and see as we finally beat man u
LMAO!!! Villa blantenly got taught a lesson in footy from the masters ;)
I loved Ronaldo's goal...lol
Rooney and Ronaldo are just getting better n better.
When there on form, no team in the world can stop them

[Bax x360a]

LMAO!!! Villa blantenly got taught a lesson in footy from the masters ;)
I loved Ronaldo's goal...lol
Rooney and Ronaldo are just getting better n better.
When there on form, no team in the world can stop them
Good point, Ronnie's goal was pure genius. Even he looked surprised that he scored :p Not many players would have the bottle to try that, and to actually pull it off aswell...

[sam49]

Yeah that was a good goal from Rooney, but what you said about Giles barned. Do you think he really is good? Because from what I've seen he isnt that good for even Derby's standards.

[Bax x360a]

Yeah that was a good goal from Rooney, but what you said about Giles barned. Do you think he really is good? Because from what I've seen he isnt that good for even Derby's standards.
When I said Ronnie I ment Ronaldo, that's his nickname :p And Barnes is pretty good yeah, a fast paced Winger who's not afraid of taking the defender on. I'm sure a relegation battler will sign him up at the beggining of next season; I can't see him playing in the Championship.

[ever31]

barnes will more than likely end up at west ham, i dont think tottenham will be intrested in him anymore.

really looking forward to the end of the season, this one has knackered me out lol

[MopFlop]

to quote the birmingham mail. "United's 14th consecutive win over Villa since 2002, and their 23rd in 29 league and FA Cup games - with six draws - was perhaps the second most onesided since Villa's last success almost 13 years ago."

13 years since we last beat man u. there must be a curse or something

[Deadly Moves]

to quote the birmingham mail. "United's 14th consecutive win over Villa since 2002, and their 23rd in 29 league and FA Cup games - with six draws - was perhaps the second most onesided since Villa's last success almost 13 years ago."

13 years since we last beat man u. there must be a curse or something
LOL.. nah its just that Villa have never been any good ;)
Well not good enought to win anything major
The best villa side i remember was when Dwight Yorke, Savo Milosovic, Tommy Johnson,
Julian Joachin, Ian Taylor, Ugo Ehiogu, Gareth Southgate etc were all playing for them

[sam49]

Do'h. Liverpool got a crucial away goal and a draw against Arsenal. How could that have happened? I mean arsenal should've won at least 3-1 and Livepool only had 1shot on target. And also in other news.... Chelsea lost. Ha-Ha.

[Jonesy2008]

Yes, the mighty reds will slaughter you on saturday, and again next week and Knock you out of the Champs League mate.

[Erutaerc]

To quote myself from when this thread was started...
*ahem* Top of the league, we're 'avin' a laugh, top of the league, we're 'avin' a laugh!

*runs*

[sam49]

Now, who has heard about Chelsea offering free tickets to fans to watch the Everton vs Chelsea matc?

[Gigapotts]

Now, who has heard about Chelsea offering free tickets to fans to watch the Everton vs Chelsea matc? Wigan used to do that and look where it got them :p

[Pirate Luke]

apparently its because there pissed off the game is on a thursday and they also have one on the monday? no idea how that makes sense, maybe money wise for fans cant affored both days? i think that they arnt filling the stadium, cant blame people no one wants to watch boring crappy chelsea when in north london they could watch arsenal :P

[sam49]

So today its a big test for Arsenal as they will have t bear Liverpool but at least we are playing at home. I think we will beat Liverpool. Probably either Van Persie or Edebayour will score. It will be a very tight match however.

[Bax x360a]

So today its a big test for Arsenal as they will have t bear Liverpool but at least we are playing at home. I think we will beat Liverpool. Probably either Van Persie or Edebayour will score. It will be a very tight match however.
You'll beat Liverpool in the Premiership, but not in the Champions League where it really matters for you.

[Webb]

You'll beat Liverpool in the Premiership, but not in the Champions League where it really matters for you.

I also believe that to be true. If will either be 2-1 (to Arsenal) today or 1-1.

[Gigapotts]

I also believe that to be true. If will either be 2-1 (to Arsenal) today or 1-1. Good call, although Liverpool could do the business against Arsenal i hope and this will be one of the few times i actually support Liverpool :p Theres a FA cup semi on at the moment so i'm gonna go watch that :)

[Webb]

Well... I might have to change my mind... Weaker teams are both on show... Liverpool with no Gerrard or Torres and Arsenal with no Hleb, Adebayor or Van Persie (injured?).

[LethalRope]

I'd like to think spurs can beat blackburn today but with such a dodgy record of winning losing winning winning losing losing losing i doubt we will :D.

[S h a n e]

Bendtner is awful.

Liverpool all over Arsenal ATM, lets hope for a 'Pool win. :D

[Webb]

Don't dis Bendtner... He's the reason why we got a draw on Wednesday and is winning today :p My new hero :biglaugh

[S h a n e]

We won't be unhappy should he start Tuesday night! :P But yeah, 1-0 Liverpool. Crouchhhh

[S h a n e]

xD I jinxed the match. Bendtner scored. :|

[sam49]

There just only over 15 mins left and Arsenal still have time for a goal. Come on!

[Gigapotts]

Full time! 1-1 good result for Liverpool, Arsenal out of the title race?

Chelsea game on Setanta Ireland (lucky you shane!) it's only viewable in the ROI too :(

Boro - United tomorrow, predictions ?

[Webb]

I would have taken 1-1 before the game but after watching the game and Voronin be hopeless at the end, I'm kinda disappointed. Good game though. End to end.

Middlesborough and United... Hmmmm, Boro ARE Man U's bogey team after all... But despite my instincts suggesting 1-1, I would say 2-1 Man U. Tuncay, Ronaldo and Tevez to score.

[Gigapotts]

I would have taken 1-1 before the game but after watching the game and Voronin be hopeless at the end, I'm kinda disappointed. Good game though. End to end.

Middlesborough and United... Hmmmm, Boro ARE Man U's bogey team after all... But despite my instincts suggesting 1-1, I would say 2-1 Man U. Tuncay, Ronaldo and Tevez to score. Voronin was shocking, i don't think Benyoun played much better either. Saying that, Skrtel played well, as did Carragher. Yeah it was a good game and i reckon that was the right result in the end.

I'd agree with your prediction as well, I'd say Ronaldo scores 20th minute, Tuncay Equalises after Half Time 50th Minute, and Tevez gets a late winner 80th Minute; Don't hold me to this though! :p

[Bax x360a]

I hate Boro, they always play well at home agains't the big teams and for some reason never fail to do us over :mad: We seem alot more focused this year though (hopefully) so can see a 2-0 Utd win, Ronaldo and Rooney the scorers.

[MopFlop]

lol 2-2 with boro. OUCH
reckon arse are out the race now. between chelsea n man u

[Webb]

Arsenal ain't out the race if they beat Man United next week. That's my thoughts anyway. Man Utd failed to capitalise on Arsenal not taking 3 points against Liverpool... So we're back to where we were at the beginning of the weekend, except Chelsea are closer :p

[sam49]

I'm only gonna say this: Arsenal back in the title race? YES OF COURSE THEY ARE!!

[Impulse]

Boro do it again :woop: Alves finally steps upto the mark with some cracking goals!!

[Gigapotts]

Bad result for United (?) For me Wes Brown wasnt as strong as he usually is, and Alfonso Alves used that to his advantage. Good build up play got united in the lead but 2 great goals from Alves allowed them get up a head of steam taking full advantage of Fergusons poor tactics; substituting Tevez for Park IMO was a bad substitution when Tevez was one of the only battling players on the field- i would've taken Giggs off for Park.

All credit to Boro for battling and not letting united play the way they want to, even with the amount of injuries i would've expected more from Fergie. Let's just hope we can beat Arsenal next week! If Arsenal beat United next week, it's a 3 horse race definitely.

[Bax x360a]

Boro do it again :woop: Alves finally steps upto the mark with some cracking goals!!
I bloody hate Boro!! They always do us at the Riverside, I had a horrible feeling about today and it came true :(
Bad result for United (?) For me Wes Brown wasnt as strong as he usually is, and Alfonso Alves used that to his advantage. Good build up play got united in the lead but 2 great goals from Alves allowed them get up a head of steam taking full advantage of Fergusons poor tactics; substituting Tevez for Park IMO was a bad substitution when Tevez was one of the only battling players on the field- i would've taken Giggs off for Park.

All credit to Boro for battling and not letting united play the way they want to, even with the amount of injuries i would've expected more from Fergie. Let's just hope we can beat Arsenal next week! If Arsenal beat United next week, it's a 3 horse race definitely.
Just show's what a huge loss Vidic is :(

[Gigapotts]

Just show's what a huge loss Vidic is :( Exactly mate, and now the possibility that Rio is injured as well :eek:

[Xterm1n8or]

I'm not too fussed. Our far superior goal difference is like an extra point anyway.

I'm sure it will be a close race, but I think if we can beat Arsenal and get a draw at Stamford Bridge then we will be fine. Personally I think we will beat both Arsenal and Chelsea.

[sam49]

I'm not too fussed. Our far superior goal difference is like an extra point anyway.

I'm sure it will be a close race, but I think if we can beat Arsenal and get a draw at Stamford Bridge then we will be fine. Personally I think we will beat both Arsenal and Chelsea.

Naa I think that if you do win againt chel or arsnl it will sadly :( be against Arsenal but a draw with Chelsea. I just cant see Man Utd winning at Stamford Bridge. If Arsenal cant win the league then I want Chelsea to win as I hate it when a team wins 2 season in a row as it gets too dominant. (Apart from Arsenal :p)

[Bax x360a]

Exactly mate, and now the possibility that Rio is injured as well :eek:
I'm praying Rio's alright, losing our two best Center Back's at this stage of the season could really screw things up :(
I'm not too fussed. Our far superior goal difference is like an extra point anyway.

I'm sure it will be a close race, but I think if we can beat Arsenal and get a draw at Stamford Bridge then we will be fine. Personally I think we will beat both Arsenal and Chelsea.
I personally think we'll beat Arsenal aswell. The game at Stamford Bridge will be a difficult one, but how I'd love us to end their 80 odd game unbeaten streak at Home... Would be sweet as.
Naa I think that if you do win againt chel or arsnl it will sadly :( be against Arsenal but a draw with Chelsea. I just cant see Man Utd winning at Stamford Bridge. If Arsenal cant win the league then I want Chelsea to win as I hate it when a team wins 2 season in a row as it gets too dominant. (Apart from Arsenal :p)
Not really, Chelski won it two years in a row and aren't exactly dominant are they.

[sam49]

No, what I'm trying to say is that when a teams wins 2 seasons in a row the PL gets a bit boring. (This season the middle of the season was exciting, but now near the wend I think everyone now knows who is going to win.)

[Webb]

(This season the middle of the season was exciting, but now near the wend I think everyone now knows who is going to win.)

I'm glad you do, cause at the moment, the title is still 1 of 3 teams!

[Bax x360a]

I'm glad you do, cause at the moment, the title is still 1 of 3 teams!
Exactly. 6 games left, with 3 teams within 6 points; Hardly an obvious outcome.

[Xterm1n8or]

Exactly. 6 games left, with 3 teams within 6 points; Hardly an obvious outcome.

5 games left :p. I agree though there is no obvious outcome, but I believe the title (for all 3 teams) is resting on the Chelsea - Man Utd game and the Arsenal - Man Utd game, with all three teams needing different combinations of results to go their way, if they want the title.

[Bax x360a]

5 games left :p. I agree though there is no obvious outcome, but I believe the title (for all 3 teams) is resting on the Chelsea - Man Utd game and the Arsenal - Man Utd game, with all three teams needing different combinations of results to go their way, if they want the title.
Alot will come down to Utd Arsenal yeah, which I'm not feeling confident about anymore without Rio and Vidic :( By the way why aren't you on MSN? We need to talk about the hot anal bird lol.

[saggy197]

It looks like Rio will be back against Roma, so not so bad.

Hopefully Arsenal will win nowt :)

[DTP IcEmAn]

1-0 to the ARSENAL!!! get in!!!

[Bax x360a]

1-0 to the ARSENAL!!! get in!!!
4-2 to the Liverpool :p It's a shame either of you had to go through to be honest :(

[ThunderStorm101]

4-2 LIVERPOOL!!!!

*brakes into song* WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOO

Champions League Lords do it again

[xxEquilibriumxx]

Everton will be the champions of the world.

[Gigapotts]

Everton will be the champions of the world. I agree!

Be a good semi final Chelski - Liverpool ;)

Barca - United :p

[Webb]

Not the greatest Liverpool performance I've ever seen. So many misplaced passes, it was embarrassing at times. BUT we did it.... YAY :D

Babel was an inspired substitution!

[Xterm1n8or]

Wow that was an exciting finish. I'm hoping for a Man Utd - Liverpool final, how I would love Utd to thrash Liverpool in the final. :D

I bet for any Liverpool fans that game was one which caused turbulent emotions. One minute they're going out, next minute they are through. Good game.

[saggy197]

Grats to Liverpool....they deserved to win...if only because they are not Arsenal :)

[sam49]

Damn. I wish Liverpool get killed by Chelsea in the semi's.